Novelty man charged with murder

Murder charges have been filed against a Novelty, Mo., man for his role in the shooting death of another Novelty man Tuesday.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Glen C. Head, 59, has been charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action in connection with the death of William L. Bacon, 67.

Head is currently being held at the Adair County Jail on a $250,000 cash-only bond.

Head is a retired St. Louis police officer.

According to court documents, Knox County Sheriff’s Department officials responded to a call for service from Bacon on Tuesday. The call stated there was a trespasser on Bacon’s property.

Later, another call was received regarding a shooting at that location.

Law enforcement found Bacon alive with a gunshot wound to the chest when they arrived. He was transported to Northeast Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Documents state Head told authorities he had shot Bacon following an altercation.